Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity

By Brenda J. Allen

Book Overview

Many types of organizations recognize that they need to consider diverse groups to be competitive and achieve success. Dealing effectively with difference and embracing it as a positive force, rather... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577663047
• ISBN13: 9781577663041
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Waveland Press
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A must read

Difference Matters is an excellent, accessible read. Inclusion of statistics, examples, and personal experience provided compelling evidence to support the social constructivist perspective of identity. I recommend this book for every American.

Saved My Life

This book saved my life in regard to succintly putting together all of the ideas why and how "difference does matter". I used this book as guidance through my look at communication, especially communication with other cultures, especially my own culture. Well written and can be read and understood by everyone.